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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

no. 1 funding event for SMMe's

  • June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • The Empire – Conference and Events Venue
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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What to Expect

Event Topics

State of Small Business Funding

Navigating pre-seed funding

Bootstrapping 101

Panel Discussion: Seed funding essentials

Building a strong pitch deck

Alternative funding options

What Venture Capitalists are looking for

How to be and remain compliant

Agri-business funding

Fintech funding

Technology funding

Networking & Growth pod

Our Experienced Speakers

Velly Bosega | CEO, SME South Africa
Velly Bosega

CEO, SME South Africa

Sheldon Tatchell | Founder and CEO, Legends Barber
Sheldon Tatchell

Founder and CEO, Legends Barber

Donald Valoyi | Founder and CEO, Zulzi
Donald Valoyi

Founder and CEO, Zulzi

Emmanuel Bonoko | Founder and CEO, Brandscapers Africa
Emmanuel Bonoko

Founder and CEO, Brandscapers Africa

Jane Sithole | Deputy Minister of Small Business Development
Jane Sithole

Deputy Minister of Small Business Development

Sthembiso Zwane | Partner, Grovest
Sthembiso Zwane

Partner, Grovest

Jade Kriel | Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy
Jade Kriel

Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy

Zama Nqadolo | Investment Manager, MIC
Zama Nqadolo

Investment Manager, MIC

Hlengiwe Makhathini | Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital
Hlengiwe Makhathini

Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital

Litha Kutta, Head: Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank
Litha Kutta

Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank

Jameel Khan
Jameel Khan

Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Angel Investor

Realeboga-Msikili - Fintech Expert from Old Mutual
Realeboga Msikili

Fintech Expert from Old Mutual

Joshua Shimkin - Head of Marketing & Growth at Peach Payments
Joshua Shimkin

Head of Marketing & Growth at Peach Payments

Gary Markson
Gary Markson

Head: Coverage Business & Commercial Banking, African Bank

Jedd Harris - Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin
Jedd Harris

Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin

Partners / Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

The tickets for the SME SA Funding Summit are priced at R350. While we don’t offer early-bird pricing, you can claim R50 off by following our Funding Summit influencers Thandisa Mahe (@thandisamaheofficial) and Noluthando Gama (@noluthandogama

We accept online payment via credit card or EFT. All tickets must be purchased in full at the time of booking — no instalment plans are available. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door.

Your ticket covers a plated lunch, tea, coffee and water. You will also have access to dedicated networking areas where you can connect with speakers, exhibitors and fellow delegates. 

Refund requests should be e-mailed to events@smesouthafrica.com or call us on +27 11 704 2641. Refunds will be processed in accordance with our terms and may take up to 5 days to reflect.

Yes. A full programme — complete with session times, speaker details and break schedules — will be published on our website prior to the event.

Complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at The Empire for all attendees. However, it’s recommended that you utilise public transport to avoid parking issues.

The Empire is fully wheelchair-accessible. All dietary requirements submitted during registration have been noted and will be catered for. Additionally, we will have qualified medical personnel on-site for any emergencies. Standard health-safety measures will also be in place throughout the venue.

The Empire – Conference and Events Venue

16 Empire Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa

Join Us at The SME South Africa
Summit 2025

For entrepreneurs who want to raise funds to grow their businesses. Attend this event to learn about all things funding! Find your funding solutions and advice at this event.

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Contact Us


  • Clearwater Office Park, Building 2 Millennium Blvd,
    Strubens Valley, Gauteng, 1735,
    South Africa
  • +27 11 704 2641
  • events@smesouthafrica.co.za
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